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EPG 796J

1971 Austin Mini Clubman

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,063 mi
Last recorded53,063 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1971 Austin Mini Clubman52,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPG 796J
MakeAustin
ModelMini Clubman
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2015 53,063 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,815 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 52,815 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 52,639 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 29,739 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

car has surface corrosion to underside.

Fail 18 May 2007 29,739 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

car has surface corrosion to underside.

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Clubman?

Based on 3,224 MOT tests across 467 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
536
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 206
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 157
brake recording little or no effort 122
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 116
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 104
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EPG 796J is a 1971 Austin Mini Clubman in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Austin Mini Clubman models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 52,939 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Clubman fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EPG 796J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Clubman typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 55 years old, this Austin Mini Clubman is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EPG 796J registered?

EPG 796J is a 1971 Austin Mini Clubman, first registered on 1 June 1971.

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